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How to format a Sony 4GB memory stick Pro Duo without files being erased? I tried transferring photos to a pc via memory card reader but it says that it has to format the memory stick. I tried inserting the memory stick to the cam but it says 'Error formatting Memory Stick'. Help! :( I don't want to lose all my photos.

Take the stick to a store like Walmart that has a Kodak picture kiosk. You can make a cd of the pictures on your stick. Then, format it in your camera. ...
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If Duo Pro got hardware problem, then it can not be fixed and you can't retieve data on it. Regarding new memory stick, camera will check it and let you know about format it or not. ...
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My memory stick keeps saying "error formatting memory stick", and when i try to upload the picture i have it says that i have to wipe my memory before i can format it. how can i get those pictures off of the card before i format the stick and not lose the pictures?

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I purchased a Sony cybershot DSC- S930 and inserted the Lexar memory stick (supposedly compatible with a sony camera) and upon turning the camera on there is an error message stating there is not internal memory (as the internal memory only has room for 2 photos). I cannot seem to be able to use the memory (8Gb) and have tried to go into Setup - Format- but there are no options to format the stick, only to erase the internal memory. Any help would be appreciated!

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Hi I have a sony cyber shot camera when i tried to ON it The memory stick error appears saying " INSERT MEMERY STICK" inspite of memery stick is inserted also i get this error.And when i tried to format it by computer i get error saying " memery stick is write protected".Suggest me hw do i make it work and also how do i format the memory stick?

Hi, \015\012\015\012 The Reinsert Memory Stick error message appears when the inserted Memory Stick is corrupted or not in a correct Format. This issue can be resolved by trying the steps mentioned below:\015\012 ...
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Hello Sir.Madam,
I have DSC-H10 digital camera. It is having memory of type "Memory Stick Pro Duo". This card was working fine till the day. To transfer images to my PC, I have accessed this card to SD card reader and then after I inserted this memory card again in camera. Now I am Getting error "Reinsert the memory Stick". I thought that card may have corrupted but I can access it by SD card reader. Also I have formatted it in FAT format and then tried to use in camera but still its not work

Your problem is that you have formatted your MemoryStick from your computer. Your Sony camera uses its own proprietary formatting method and does not understand FAT32. You may also have corrupted your memory card if you didn't click on "safely remove ...
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"Format Error" When I turn on my camera at the top right it flashed reading "C:13:01" and in the middle says format error. I've turned my camera on and off and even went into the set up, memory stick tool, then tried to format the memory stick. Notyhing has worked I need help. Thanks

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You need to find out if the problem is with the camera or the stick. Firstly make sure that the write protection slide on the stick hasn't moved as this will stop the camera formatting it.\015\012\015\012Then get hold of another stick and ...
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Hi,DSC-S30 is an old digital camera that supports up to 128MB memory stick. Its hardware does not support 4GB memory stick. Click ...
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I have a Sony DSC S30 - keep getting a memory stick error message. I bought a new memory stick - 128 MB - still no luck.
Any other ideas before I trash the camera?
I tried the format option but it won't format apparently.

Not all memory stick brands seem to work in all cameras. Sandisk is the most universal it seems. Do make sure memory stick in unlockedTry and clean the contact in the camera with rubbing alcohol and a cotton swab ...
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Formatting error I have a dscw-55 sony digital camera and it will take pictures when the memory stick isn't in the camera but when i put it in the camera says formatting error and the memory stick light at the top right blinks. Is this fixable?

Preformat : By Fix-shad0w#1Insert your memory card into your computer's reader if you have one. If not, you can purchase a multi-format USB Memory Card reader from Amazon.com or Buy.com#2Open up 'My Computer'. You should ...
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Format error my cybershot was working fine until i went to buy a new memory stick. i tried inserting it and then the screen said format error.
i even tried formatting it again, even if it said everything will be erased.... but still it did not solve the problem.
format error with disk. It worked fine for awhile. when disk is out it is saying that internal memory is full, but I can only view one picture.

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my camera displays a "format error", i take the 2G memory stick out and the problem gets fixed but I put the memory back on and it beeps and keeps on the format error thing. What can I do????

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Format erroe Hey I got a Sony Cybershot DSC W55 and a memory stick pro duo that was working just fine..I could take pictures and everything..Out of the blue though, it suddenly says format error..I havent tried to format it yet coz ive got some pictures on the memory card that i havent dwnloaded onto my pc yet..Is there no other way to solve the problem without having to delete all the pictures on the card? Thnx

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Look....what's so difficult about plugging a card into a card reader and then the USB into your computer? There's no instruction manual because that's all there is to it....why waste paper to explain that? ...
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I have about 100 pics on the camera. I have most of them on my computer as well. I added a few more without deleting any of them. Now the camera will not take pics, says there are no pics on the memory stick, and will not allow me to format the memory stick. What to do?

I have a formatting error with my Sony DSC T200 memory stick. When i insert the memory stick in a card reader, it gives the same error. I do not have a USB cable to connect my camera to the computer. Please help

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Cybershot DSC-W80 keeps saying to turn off and back on, I've formatted Memory Stick ProDuo 2G and also formated Internal Memory. Help please

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I own a Kodak easy share DX7590, and a PNY Optima 4 gig SDHC memory stick. For some reason the memory card will not format to the camera. Hooked it into the dell comp and formatted just fine, any help would be appreciated.

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I have had the same problem. Contact your camera via USB to your PC. Click on MENU. You do see "USB Connect" and "folder" at the bottom. Make sure that it stays on "USB Connect" click on round button in the middle and you will get 4 options. It proba ...
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